Aerobic gymnastics grew from aerobics fitness culture into a fully judged gymnastics discipline. Routines are short, fast and set to high-tempo music, and they combine strength, flexibility, jumps and continuous movement patterns.
Categories
Individual women and men, mixed pairs, trios, groups of five and aero dance, which emphasises dance content. Some competitions also feature aero step.
What judges look for
Difficulty elements include floor strength elements such as push-up variations, airborne jumps and leaps, and standing balance and flexibility elements. Artistry covers choreography, musicality and expression. Execution assesses technique and synchronisation in pairs, trios and groups.
Why it is worth watching
Aerobic gymnastics is energetic and easy to enjoy. It suits gymnasts with a strong performance personality and offers a competitive path for athletes who like music and choreography.
In the archive
Our archive includes the 2019 European Championships in Baku, the 11th edition.